Plants of the Desert
Let's learn about plants in the desert, enjoy green warrior!
Desert plants have special features that allow them to collect, store and conserve water.
Some desert plants have roots that cover a wide area, just below the ground.
Other plants have roots that go underground.
Lichens get water (dew) from above the ground.
Other plants have roots that go underground.
Lichens get water (dew) from above the ground.
Dry grasses may look dead above ground, but their roots remain underground.
many desert plants store water in their hollow leaves, stems or roots.
Plants
of the desert
Saguaro
A saguaro cactus can grow 20 meters tall
Cactus
The spikes on a cactus prevent animals from eating the plant.
Boab Tree
The boab tree stores water in its trunk
Ocotillo
The ocotillo can grow new leaves 5 days after getting water.
Soaptree Yucca
Inside the roots and trunk of the plant is a soapy substance. This substance is used as a substitute for soap.
Triangle Leaf Bursage
It can survive with little water because of lateral roots.